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🌱 Planning to donate blood? See when the drive comes to New Hope.
Be sure to catch Nutcracker Auditions/River Ballet Co. on the New Hope Patch calendar
Hello New Hope! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning to donate blood? See when the drive comes to New Hope.
- Planning your weekend at New Hope's 32nd annual arts and crafts fest
- Which rising jam band is hitting Dharma Bums this November?
Also on today's calendar: Nutcracker Auditions/River Ballet Co. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The Red Cross and Hello Kitty® and Friends join forces to help save lives (northpennnow.com) — New Hope residents can donate blood locally on September 4 at New Hope Eagle Fire Company, part of a regional Red Cross push to prevent shortages. Donors between September 1–20 also receive a Hello Kitty-themed thank-you gift, and the schedule includes many nearby Bucks County sites if the New Hope date doesn't fit your calendar. 
2. Celebrate Fall in Bucks County at the 32nd Annual New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival (957benfm.com) — New Hope's 32nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival returns September 26–27, 2026 at New Hope-Solebury High School, bringing more than 160 juried artists, live music, and food vendors. With kids' activities, a shuttle to downtown and $5 admission, it's designed as a full weekend outing celebrating the town's long-standing creative spirit.
3. Big Deep Sets First Northeast Tour Dates (gratefulweb.com) — Improvisational rock project Big Deep is bringing its first Northeast tour to New Hope this fall, with a show set for November 13 at Dharma Bums. The Woodstock-based band, led by former Spafford bassist Jordan Fairless, is using this run of small-venue dates to share its new single and evolving live sound with regional audiences.
4. Bucks Co. Riverfront Town Named "Most Charming" In PA (patch.com) — New Hope just earned national recognition as Pennsylvania's "Most Charming Small Town," with Afar magazine spotlighting local favorites like Bucks County Playhouse, OldeStone Steakhouse, New Hope Railroad, and New Hope Winery. The piece highlights how the town's historic riverfront, preserved grist-mill theater, and nearby Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve all contribute to its standout appeal for visitors and residents alike.
5. New ranking places two Pennsylvania high schools among nation's best (ydr.com) — New Hope-Solebury High School has been named one of Pennsylvania's top high schools in new U.S. News & World Report rankings, putting Bucks County on the statewide honor roll. The list highlights standout graduation rates and college readiness, offering local families another data point when comparing public school options across the region.
📸 Around New Hope
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Hope
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★ Featured events ★
- Nutcracker Auditions/River Ballet Co. →
1326 NJ-179, Lambertville
5:00 am - Ovarian Cancer Awareness →
Starbucks, So. Main & State Sts., Doylestown, PA,
9:30 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- School Board Meeting
New Hope-Solebury SD In Person (180 W. Bridge Street, New Hope) or Zoom
6:30 pm - Rent The Musical →
Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S Main St, New Hope
7:30 pm - Magic the Gathering Club
Free Library of New Hope and Solebury New Hope-Solebury
3:00 pm - First Day of School
New Hope-Solebury SD New Hope, PA 18938 - Crawl O'Clock
Free Library of New Hope and Solebury New Hope-Solebury
10:00 am - ADULT NEEDLECRAFTS - STITCH IN TIME
Free Library of New Hope and Solebury New Hope-Solebury
11:00 am - Storytime at the Library!
Free Library of New Hope and Solebury New Hope-Solebury
10:30 am - Open House - FREE Golf & Golf Lessons →
906 Antique Aly, Yardley
6:00 pm - Open Beehive Talk with Jeff Eckel →
Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope
11:00 am - Journaling Workshop →
Soupcon, 25 Bridge St, Lambertville
2:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Monday September 14
📣 New Hope Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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CONTACT ME! NEWTOWN, NEW HOPE, SOLEBURY, LAMBERTVILLE AREAS... (Nextdoor Sugan / Wismer)
- McCaffrey's Food Markets posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate Part-Time in New Hope. Apply here.
- Landmark Hospitality posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in New Hope. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Hope here.
Ok New Hope! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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